Toshiba 56HM195 56-Inch Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 51.8 x 36.2 x 17 inches ; 95 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 111 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000BFH1S8
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,004 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV and your favorite DVD movies with the 56-inch Toshiba 56HM195 DLP rear-projection television, which offers both 1080p and 720p progressive resolution. As 720p is rated as high-definition, Toshiba has dubbed this TheaterWide TV XHD--2X Resolution, as its 1080p rating has twice the pixel count of 720. This set is loaded with the latest in video and audio processing technology as well as loaded with a wide variety of connectivity options, including Firewire and a multi-format memory card slot.

DLP (which stands for Digital Light Processing) uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with a fidelity analog systems can't match. While other technologies lose a certain amount of light in transit, the microscopic mirrors in a DLP projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. It also features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible. It's the leading display technology for products like small portable conference room projectors and professional venue entertainment systems.

The technology at the center of the 62HM95 is the new Toshiba Digital Light Engine named Talen X, which utilizes Texas Instruments' xHD4 chip, advanced optics, and Toshiba's DEEP Picture and Xtreme BLAC technologies to provide high resolution with improved brightness and contrast. It also includes the new PixelPure AT Digital Video Processing, utilizing new Adaptive Technology to create further improved picture quality, the new Radiance 150 Hi-Bright Lamp for noticeably brighter images and a TheaterFine DFP Screen with anti-glare coating that results in increased detail and noticeably deeper blacks.

A 3D Y/C comb filter (4 MB, 10-bit with Vertical Contour Correction) further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt). The CableClear feature utilizes the Digital 3D/YC Comb Filter to compare frames and determine the existence and extent of video noise. It then applies the needed amount of digital video noise reduction, and the appropriate sharpness adjustment to keep the picture clear. This feature now works on RF, composite and S-Video inputs, and can be selected by input.

The HD Dynamic Contrast feature increases contrast and color saturation to create deep, rich images. The intelligent circuitry analyzes both the dark and bright areas of the picture, and separately optimizes the dynamic range in each area of the picture. Toshiba's PixelPure AT (Adaptive Technology) includes Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, Adaptive MPEG Processing, Adaptive Contrast Enhancement, and Adaptive Color Enhancement--all critical elements to deliver a consistently high quality picture.

With the integrated ATSC tuner, you'll be able to receive off-air high definition broadcasts without the need for an external set-top box. It also features a digital cable tuner (QAM), which allows for the reception of digital cable signals that are not scrambled. It also incorporates a CableCard slot for optional card, which can pick up HD (ATSC) broadcasts from your digital cable provider (digital cable subscription required). The integrated TV Guide on-screen guide provides an easy to read listing of the television programs available to view or record. It includes an 8-day program listing, the ability to perform keyword searches for locating favorite programs, and the G-Link IR Blaster for controlling cable boxes.

The speakers provide a total of 20 watts of power (20 watts per channel). The SRS WOW virtual surround sound system provides amazing, enveloping sound through just the two built-in speakers. It also provides MTS stereo/SAP with dbx. The StableSound feature eliminates the annoyance of normal program volume being followed immediately by extremely loud commercial messages or drastic volume fluctuations while changing channels.

It offers the following connection options:

• Composite AV (RCA): 3 in (1 front), 1 out
• S-Video: 3 in (1 front)
• Component video: 2 in (480i/480p/720p)
• HDMI: 1 in
• RF: 2 in
• Firewire (IEEE1394): 2 in
• Analog audio (RCA, L/R): 1 out

The OmniViewer memory card slot accepts five different types of memory cards, including SD (Secure Digital), MM (Multi-Media), MS (Memory Stick), CF (Compact Flash), and SM (Smart Media). In addition, it includes a JPEG Viewer program that allows the TV to display pictures from most digital cameras, which can be rotated and viewed in an automatic presentation format.

Convenience features include color temperature control, closed captioning on mute, sleep timer, tri-lingual on-screen display, V-Chip parental controls, video input labelling, channel labeling, and Toshiba's GameTimer feature, which allows parents to set the television to shut off after a specified period of time and stay off until a lockout key code is entered.

What's in the Box
DLP rear-projection TV, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions

Product Description

Toshiba Consumer (TV/DVD/etc) (56HM195) 56" HD DLP PTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1080p for less, November 10, 2005

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Todd Carter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 56HM195 56-Inch Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

Picture is excellent on HD, very good on DVD and good+ with standard definition. Haven't noticed any rainbows, but may not be sensitive to them. No better value in 1080p right now. Time Warner brought two identical cable cards and one of them works fully. Very nicely stretches (not distorted) to fill the screen in one of the sizing modes. Built-in TV guide (free) is as good as the cable guide, but is a pain to customize channel order. Picture quality and sizing options are better with the cable card and with the TV guide you can dump the set top box or move it to another TV.
I was hesitant to order online, but delivered safe and sound in less than 2 weeks. Check your credit card for free warranty extension to 2 years.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality viewing experience for the price, December 9, 2005

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Deb Ryan "debtomr" (Bellingham, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 56HM195 56-Inch Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

Pros: Incredible HDTV picture, very good sound, easy to setup and navigate menus. DVD picture is solid, analog cable picture isn't bad. Very easy to switch screen size. Broad viewing angles. Not heavy and pretty narrow, so fits easily in rooms.

Cons: Fan runs constantly - doesn't interfere with viewing but audible in quiet room. Widescreen/letterbox DVDs still show black bars on top/bottom, albeit smaller.

Overall: Very happy with purchase. Bought this over 50in Plasma, and I'm glad, because the size makes a big difference.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars All is well till the DLP lamp pops after 45 days., June 7, 2006

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R. Belasquez "El Choriz" (Texas, San Antonio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 56HM195 56-Inch Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought my TV in April 2006 and it has a beautiful picture. I added an X-box 360 and was even more pleased with my decision to get a 1080p television. Yesterday I was watching a show and I heard a loud "POP", then my picture went blank. As it turns out the Toshiba representitive had me do minor surgery on my TV to remove a lamp unit that had gone out way before it's time. They say you should get anywhere from 6000 - 8000 hours of life per bulb, but I can assure you that I barely got to 400 before it popped. Now they are honoring the warranty and sending a replacement unit and I am pleased that at least the turnaround is quick, but I wished I had known of the problems they had with some of these particular models. The Toshiba representitive said that they had a small glitch in the lamp units for this model and would be sending me the "New and Improved" lamp to replace my old one. So in closing I just want to say that if you choose to go with this model TV make sure to register online ASAP and if offered buy an extended warranty.
I hope this was helpful.